New York officials open cooling centers as extreme heat wave grips the state
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Temperatures are expected to reach the 90s this week in the Capital Region and across New York, in some areas reaching near 100 downstate. Due to the increased heat, state officials are ensuring cooling centers are available. State leaders are also warning about extreme...
Upstate New York Resident Wins Massive Lottery Jackpot
A person from Upstate New York has claimed the grand prize on one of the New York Lottery's "Set For Life" scratch-off games. If you're anything like me and enjoy gambling every once in a while by taking a chance on some of the numerous New York Lottery scratch-off tickets available at stores across New York, this...
36-year-old Albany man charged with bail jumping and warrant after not showing up for...
An Albany man was arrested July 15 on an outstanding warrant stemming from a February trespassing incident in Bethlehem, according to police. The post 36-year-old Albany man charged with bail jumping and warrant after not showing up for court, now sits in jail for a month first appeared on Spotlight News .
Late Irish dance teacher honored at new exhibit
A new exhibit at the Irish American Heritage Museum, “Evolution of Irish Dance Costumes,” honors the late Michael Farrell, a longtime Irish dance teacher.
Just A Bar opens in Albany’s Warehouse District
A bar with a unique name is now open in Albany. Just A Bar is located at 438 North Pearl St. in the city’s Warehouse District. The two-story brick building was home to Albany Elevator Inc. until last year. “We fell in love with the building itself and decided...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Frost For Capital Region
As we prepare for another string of 90-degree days next week, there is still plenty of summer heat on the way for the last month of summer. That said, I am sure just like me, you have felt that first fall-like chill when we have seen cooler stretches of weather. It happens every August - that first sign that autumn...
Thomas Cipriano Charged With Attempted Rape Of Minor
Thomas Cipriano, 53, of Halfmoon, was arrested Thursday, Aug. 7, on charges of attempted rape, unlawful imprisonment, and endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators allege that Cipriano was operating as a ride share driver on Friday, Aug. 1, when he attempted...
Multiple fire departments respond to Rensselaer fire Saturday morning
Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at the corner of Aiken Avenue and Broadway Saturday morning shortly after 8 a.m.
Two-car crash in Wynantskill leaves one vehicle overturned, delays traffic
WYNANTSKILL, N.Y (WRGB) — Emergency crews responded to a two-car motor vehicle crash early this morning on Whiteview Road in Wynantskill. The Rensselaer County 911 center dispatched the Wynantskill Fire Department, along with the Defreestville Fire Department, North Greenbush Ambulance Association, and the Town of...
Man charged in 2013 fatal Schenectady fire to be detained
A judge has decided that Edward Leon will be detained ahead of a jury trial in the 2013 fatal Schenectady house fire investigation, according to court documents released on Friday.
